There are at least five other suspects in the investigation into the Ilva of Taranto, in addition to those indicated in the pre-trial detention orders carried out yesterday. This is what is learned from judicial sources. In the sights of the magistrates, among others, don Marco Gerardo, secretary of the former archbishop of Taranto Monsignor Benigno Luigi Papa, and the mayor of Taranto Ippazio Stefano. THEalso written in the register of suspects the name of the police inspector Cataldo De Michele, in service at the Digos of Taranto, on charges of disclosing official secrecy.
Meanwhile, Ilva has filed an appeal against the Court of Review the last intervention of the judiciary, explaining that until the pronouncement the Taranto plants will remain closed, as established by the company's board of directors. "I hope for a rapid pronouncement, within a few days," Ilva president Bruno Ferrante told Ansa.
"I didn't expect such an intervention by the judiciary: that there was a production was known to everyone", he added with reference to yesterday's measures, including the seizure of finished and semi-finished products with a ban on marketing.
After the announcement of the closure of Ilva as a consequence of the decisions of the investigating magistrate, Prime Minister Mario Monti has convened a summit for next Thursday at 15 pm in Palazzo Chigi. In addition to the Premier, according to what has been learned, ministers Passera, Clini and Balduzzi will be present for the government. The social partners and local administrators from Puglia were also summoned.
"The Government has paid great attention and I hope there will be progress from Thursday's meeting". The owner of the Environment, Corrado Clini, revealed that the government is working on an ad hoc provision to resolve the situation. It will almost certainly be a decree and will be ready in time for Thursday's meeting.
On the workers' front, after the strike was called the offices of the Ilva management in Taranto were occupied by a few hundred workers. A delegation of about ten people then managed to go up to the first floor of the building to speak with the plant manager. The strike was called by Fim Fiom and Uilm.
